Author

Christopher Whitman

Owner, Hedlund Painting

Christopher Whitman is the owner of Hedlund Painting. He has worked in the paint and coatings trade since the early 2000s, starting with summers during school alongside his father, who is also a painting contractor. He founded Hedlund Painting to build craft-first work and a workplace his team is proud of, and he writes here on the parts of a paint job most companies skip: prep, management, and the choices that make a finish last.

Articles

Christopher Whitman

18 articles by Christopher Whitman.

Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets

The Best Deck Stain for Pacific Northwest Weather

Deck Stain vs. Paint: Which Lasts Longer?

How Long Does Exterior Paint Last in the PNW?

Signs of Dry Rot and Water Damage on PNW Homes

Why Pressure Washing Before Painting Matters

How to Repair Drywall (and When to Call a Pro)

Texture Matching: Make a Drywall Patch Disappear

Soft Wash vs. Pressure Washing: Which Do You Need?

Industrial Coatings Explained

Building-Envelope Painting for Multifamily

How to Choose a Commercial Painting Contractor

Faux Finishes: What's Possible and Where They Work

Elastomeric Coatings for PNW Buildings

Fire & Intumescent Coatings Explained

Lead Paint Testing: Does Your Older Home Have It?

How to Tell If You Have Lead Paint

Painting Over Lead Paint: Safe Practices

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